Hi! I'm Jack Smith, an editor and writer passionate about storytelling and creative collaboration. With a background in creative writing and theatre studies, I've honed my skills through various editorial roles and community-focused writing workshops. I thrive in environments that encourage openness and creativity. Currently based in Ottawa and pursuing my Master's in Creative Writing at Cambridge University, I enjoy working with collectives to develop compelling narratives, harmonize editorial content, and foster inclusive creative spaces. I'm always eager to learn and contribute to artistic communities wherever I go.

Jack Smith

Hi! I'm Jack Smith, an editor and writer passionate about storytelling and creative collaboration. With a background in creative writing and theatre studies, I've honed my skills through various editorial roles and community-focused writing workshops. I thrive in environments that encourage openness and creativity. Currently based in Ottawa and pursuing my Master's in Creative Writing at Cambridge University, I enjoy working with collectives to develop compelling narratives, harmonize editorial content, and foster inclusive creative spaces. I'm always eager to learn and contribute to artistic communities wherever I go.

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Hi! I’m Jack Smith, an editor and writer passionate about storytelling and creative collaboration. With a background in creative writing and theatre studies, I’ve honed my skills through various editorial roles and community-focused writing workshops. I thrive in environments that encourage openness and creativity.

Currently based in Ottawa and pursuing my Master’s in Creative Writing at Cambridge University, I enjoy working with collectives to develop compelling narratives, harmonize editorial content, and foster inclusive creative spaces. I’m always eager to learn and contribute to artistic communities wherever I go.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Guest Editor at A Rift in the Valley
May 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Editing within a collective with specific goals including core story, character, and concept work.
Guest Editor at A Rift in the Valley
May 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Editing within a collective with specific goals. Core story, character, and concept work.
Editor & Contributor at Living Well Magazine
March 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Harmonising pieces within the edition, producing well-researched quality articles, and organising contributors' due dates and edits for printing.
Editor & Contributor at Living Well Magazine
March 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Harmonising pieces within the edition, producing well-researched quality articles, organising contributors' due dates and edits for printing.
Associate Artist & Featured Emerging Artist at DaPoPo Theatre
December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Editing dozens of local works within a collective through interviews, group discussions, and table work; producing community writing workshops centred on editing and developing concept; writing works for workshopping and performance.
Associate Artist & Featured Emerging Artist at DaPoPo Theatre
December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Editing dozens of local works within a collective through interviews, group discussion and table work, producing satisfying community writing workshops centred on editing and developing concept, writing works for workshopping and performance.
Associate Artist & Featured Emerging Artist at 2b Theatre Company
May 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Grant writing and copywriting aligned with company goals; creating, promoting, and running community writing workshops; fostering an atmosphere of openness and collaboration within workshops.
Associate Artist & Featured Emerging Artist at 2b Theatre Company
May 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Grant writing and copywriting with company goals, creating, promoting and running community writing workshops, fostering an atmosphere of openness and collaboration within writing workshops.

Education

MSt in Creative Writing at Cambridge University
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
BA (Hons) in Creative Writing & Theatre Studies at University of King's College
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2020
BA (Hons) at University of King's College
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2020

Qualifications

Christine Zinck Book Prize
May 15, 2020 - May 15, 2020
University Medal in Creative Writing
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Christine Zinck Book Prize
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization